Coppertone recalls 5 sunscreen sprays because of a cancer-causing chemical
The company says that daily exposure levels believed to be detected in the products likely would not cause "adverse health consequences."
Health & Safety
Local public health officials in Michigan face burnout and threats of violence
Public health officials in Michigan and other states are facing threats and even attacks from people opposed to COVID-19 mandates and regulations.
New antiviral drug from Merck could help reduce COVID hospitalizations and deaths
Pharmaceutical giant Merck announced promising results from a study of a new antiviral drug. Molnupiravir reduced COVID hospitalizations or death by 50% in a trial involving 775 volunteers.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's hard-line stance on NBA players and vaccinations
A Martinez talks with NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about his position that players and staff who choose to not get the COVID-19 vaccine should be removed from the team.
Merck to seek emergency authorization for pill it says cuts COVID-19 effects
The pharmaceutical company announced that its experimental pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people infected with the coronavirus. The findings are not peer reviewed.
Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug: How can we turn environmental heartache into action?
Norwegian social worker Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug always loved nature. Watching the destruction of habitats and Norway's exploitation of oil sent him into a deep depression. But he has since found hope.
Hui-wen Sato: What can grief provide us?
For pediatric critical care nurses, tragedies are part of the job. But so much loss can wear on you. Nurse Hui-wen Sato describes how she found her way--through the life-giving lessons of grief.
Sandeep Jauhar: How do emotions affect the heart?
Cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar explains a case where deep grief caused takotsubo cardiomyopathy—also called "broken heart syndrome." He examines the connection emotions have with our most vital organ.
Bear Attack Prompts Some Blue Ridge Parkway Restrictions
A bear attack has prompted some closures and restrictions on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville.
Democrats' spending bill includes plan to get free health care to uninsured Americans
There are more than 2 million uninsured adults in states that didn't expand Medicaid. Congressional Democrats have a plan to cover them — if they can find money for it in the massive spending bill.